Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

by Luis (Tribe Fan in London) on Jun 21, 2006 2:36 PM EDT

Nothing too exciting, we're getting a PTBNL. and giving up some cash

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060621&c ontent_id=1516249&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle

Anyone who knows the Sox system have any thoughts on who it could be or who would be worth trying to get?

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Re: Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

Hey don't they owe us something for Mota. Or have The Cosmos just balanced out?

by zigsmom on Jun 21, 2006 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

It might just be Boston picking up the remainder of Johnson's contract.

by cheech99 on Jun 21, 2006 3:11 PM EDT reply actions

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I imagine that it is. My math says that he's owed at least $1.9 million the rest of this season, plus a 500K buyout next year.

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

I'm confused. We are sending cash?

by dgcambridge on Jun 21, 2006 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

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Not according to the report. It appears they will pick up the remaining ~$2.45 million -- and also send us either a minor leaguer or cash.

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

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They must be desperate for pitching.

by jdudas on Jun 21, 2006 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

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they are . . . and their infield defense seems to be decent, so I think they are also hoping that will help.

by vaugheyj on Jun 21, 2006 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

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They actually are on pace to set a new record for fewest infield errors.

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

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That would make more sense. But:

The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has traded RHP JASON JOHNSON and cash to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

by dgcambridge on Jun 21, 2006 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

WHAT would make more sense?

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

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Sorry, I meant this as a reply to your comment about cash. The portion I quoted from the article says that we are sending cash.

by dgcambridge on Jun 21, 2006 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Jason Johnson Traded to Red Sox

You're right. I read it three times before I saw it. Looks like we are picking up some of the salary.

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

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If I had to guess, the Indians are picking up a portion of Johnson's remaining salary, and the Red Sox will give the Indians either a player or cash.

by Ryan on Jun 21, 2006 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

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Rumor is the Sox are picking up $1.5 million and the Tribe $1.0 million of the remaining dollars owed (Olney?)

by cheech99 on Jun 21, 2006 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

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I guess we're going to have to come up with some other way to get Johnny Mac back, eh?

by Jay on Jun 21, 2006 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

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hate these stupid PTBNL trades. we are supposed to get someone from the coco deal still, and now another one. let's get them already. who's ready to see jj's miraculous turnaround? i can't imagine it will happen. boston just acquired the biggest dud signing of the offseason

by brad on Jun 21, 2006 4:55 PM EDT reply actions